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jumpy
[ juhm-pee ]
adjective
jumpier, jumpiest.
- subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
Synonyms: , ,
- characterized by sudden starts, jerks, or jumps:
a jumpy narrative.
jumpy
/ ˈʌɪ /
adjective
- nervous or apprehensive
- moving jerkily or fitfully
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Derived Forms
- ˈܳ辱, adverb
- ˈܳ辱Ա, noun
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Other Word Forms
- ܳi· adverb
- ܳi·Ա noun
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“Cordially” is a little too jumpy for its own good, but its discursive heart is in the right place for these grievous times.
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Wales hadn't done with the jumpy Scots, though.
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And because cacao has much less caffeine than coffee, fans say it gives them an energetic boost without making them jumpy.
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Maybe Long is too jumpy to focus, maybe he’s just tuning Aden out.
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Ms Christie said she was baffled how the "jumpy castle" got the go ahead when her mother had to go to three different appeal panels just to get double glazing installed.
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